Erik Koch vs. Daron Cruickshank set for UFC Fight Night 40 in Cincinnati


UFC officials announced today that a lightweight bout between Erik Koch and Daron Cruickshank is the latest addition to the ‘UFC Fight Night 40’ event in Cincinnati, Ohio.

After suffering back-to-back losses in the UFC’s featherweight division, Erik Koch (14-3 MMA, 3-2 UFC) decided to make the move up to lightweight. The Duke Roufus product found success in his 155-debut, scoring a first-round TKO win over Rafaello Oliveira at last weekend’s UFC 170 event in Las Vegas.

Meanwhile, Daron Cruickshank  (14-4 MMA, 4-2 UFC) is coming off a highlight reel knockout in last performance at January’s ‘UFC on FOX 10’ event. Cruickshank landed a wheel kick on opponent Mike Rio that sent him crashing to the canvas. Daron promptly followed with punches in bunches, forcing the referee to mercifully stop the contest.

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The ‘UFC Fight Night 40’ event takes place May 10 at Cincinnati’s U.S. Bank Arena. A headlining bout has yet to be announced for the event.

The main card will air on FOX Sports 1, following the prelims which show on UFC Fight Pass.

 

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